Fort of Oitavos or Fort of São Jorge

Category: Military Architecture > Fort

District: Lisboa > Cascais > Cascais > São Jorge de Oitavos

Location

Located on National Road 247, near the Duna Grande de Oitavos, in Cascais, district of Lisbon.

Classification

Considered a Property of Public Interest since 1974.

History

, Built during the Portuguese Restoration War (1641-1643).

, Developed under the direction of D. António Luís de Meneses, 1st Marquis of Marialva.

, Created to protect the coast between Guincho beach and Guia beach.

, Works in conjunction with the Forts of Nossa Senhora da Guia and São Brás de Sanxete.

Garrison and Artillery

, Initially garrisoned by a corporal, three artillerymen and eighteen soldiers.

, Equipped with four pieces of artillery, remaining so until the 19th century.

Historical-Military Museum

, Reopened in December 2000.

, Offers a recreation of the garrison's life at the end of the 18th century.

, Managed by the Cascais City Council.

Architectural Features

, Small maritime fortification with a rectangular plan, adapted to the cliff's relief.

, Includes battery on the esplanade, cistern and four dependencies: Troop Barracks, kitchen, dining room and dormitories, powder magazine and Command House.

, Covered sentry boxes at the protruding angles and musketry line.

Epigraphic Inscription

, Located on the gate of arms, it mentions the construction between 1642 and 1648 under the reign of D. João IV of Portugal.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forte_de_São_Jorge_de_Oitavos

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt